The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1887-03-19
POLITICAL.
Reform VIZ. RefOrm-MaryIand Politics
and PoIiticians-Maryla Next
Governor.
IFor the DemoeratIc ADVOCATE. ]

For the Democratic Advocated
Reform in its broadest sense means to change from
worse 10 better amend to restore to good state.
to reform abuses, to create or shape anew There
are reforms government the favoring of political
reforms &c. A reformation in politics is always
desirable 1t matters not what part the reformation
IS intended for. There in this country two great
national political parties While perfection
and purity may be aimed at it is hardly attanable;
yet these two principles should form the basis upon
which all political parties are established. cor
rection of political abuses is desirable to every
| honest man; to every man whose probity or integ
ty of character is established by moral rectitude
of heart and disposition to conform to justice and
correct moral principles. No man can foster these
principles unless he is free from trickshness and
fraud. He must be frank, sincere, equitable and
honorable. Are these the characteristics of themen
who now sounding the tocsin of reform in this
state? Does their political department conform to
the requirements of honest politicians enumerated
in this article. Do they maintain and promote the
virtues and eschew the vices? Do they endeavor TO
purify the political horizon around and about them?
They denominate every one impure who holds an
Office under the state government They group
upon the street corners. they gather themselves
gether at every public assemblage and proclaim
their own purity and virtue They declare the ms
u
get in Where does this voice come fromY 1t comes
from an army of men. composed of railroad atior-
neys, exgovernors. ex-generals, exco.oDels exsen-
ators (state), ex-members of the Legislature men
who haze been candidates for comptroIIerand other
prominent positions What an army and not one
OF them sufficiently pure to place his hand over
his mouth and fall down and cry unelean unclean
except as he would apply the exclamation to some
one holding Office that his longing soul pants for
Measures arc judged by the men who inaugurate
them. Suspicion begets suspicion. Show me your
men and can then Judge your measures, and rice
rersd. This is by no means new thing in politics.
Now to the needs of the entire party in this state
We want genuine reform. based upon determi-
nation to put none but good men in office, and turn
them down before they there long enough to
become corrupt Position has a corrupting inlu-
ence. Sometimes the want of it is equally as much
so. How are we to make our selections to fill i'm
portant positions? When those are named who are
tried and found to be true to their party and the
best interests of the state, do not run much risk
in nominating them. A great deal hinges upon the
nomination soon to be made for Governor. Great
care should be exercised in the selection proper
man. Should reformer be nominated and elect
ed we fear the reformation would be too sudden for
the public good. All officials would necessarily be
removed, in order to convince the people what re-
form consists OF. Mr.. Cleveland moved slowly. His
action was not only criticized but severely con-
demned. Select man from the German wing of
the regulars and fear that the energetic Senator
would be too much engrossed with Senatorial duties
to give the Governor proper attention. Select from
the other wing and we would fail to have the Sem
ator's counsel. What, then, are we to do? Is not
the duty of the Democratic party of this state plain
one9 United Democracy is surely needed This
will bring about the desired result 1t places the
party in this state just where 1t should be- We
government by the people. We also want men
who have been known as Democrats not to slide off
from their party on an imaginary pretext, to seek
and pursue ignis Jdtlus, in order that they may
be thrown hOTs de combat Just at the time their
vices would benefit their party. If reform is needed
1t is by the entire party and not by just enough
fill the Offices 1t is not Just for the Slater faction
the Ralsin faction the Hamilton faction, or any
other faction. In the event of a Republican Gov
ernor being elected those factions would of course
be responsible. Those who have brought about dis
sentions in the party; those who not fixed who
lack tirmness in political matters The people of
this county within their party lines unit upon
these matters A few favor the reform movement
a few go with other factions, but when the Demo-
cratic hosts of this county hear the old battle cry of
Rally for Democracy" they become eager for the
fray lush into camp and fall in line at once. That
is just what they propose to do when the next cam
phlSH opelis. winch hre nelu every
Democratic voter in Carroll will answer to his
name, and be at his post of duty ready to name the
man of his choice for Governor of Maryland. There
will be clash Of opinions no discussions butwith
one united voice they will sound the of that
son of Carroll whom her people ever delight TO
honor as one whose ealty to party is unquestioned
one whose merits and patriotism go hand in hand
together as the workngman's friend, the unfortu-
nate mans counsellor; as one who sympathizcs with
every class whom misfortune visits; as the honest
politician, who dares stand by his own record; as
7 one who has always advocated reform a true and
genuine reform, n his own party, based upon prin-
ciples ofhonesty and economy; who IS with
out peer in the state in all that contributes to form
safe representative, an honest politician; one in
whom the characteristics aloneenumerated are con-
centrated they will name CHARLES B. ROBERTS a man
whose popularity throughout the entire is fully
established, having carried the state by larger
| popular vote than any other now holding a state
position. The fact that Mr.. Roberts has not sounded
forth his candidacy desire for it has been freely
used by others TO create an impression that he will
not be in the canvass at all. Mr.. Roberts has not
been called upon for any expression whereby he
would commit himself in this matter. His reticence
has been used against him. When the time arrives
and his friends call upon him, should he favor
| them by expressing willingness to become their
standard bearer for Gubernatoral honors they will
1 at once enter upon a contest ungloved determined
to win, and warfare will be waged conducted upon
| honest principles. The watchword of the campaign
VIII be merit No trickery will be resorted to- Mr..
Roberts does not own any printing offices, will
he invest in anything of the sort Neither will his
friends make any such purchase for the purpose of
getting up Roberts boom. If true merit, with his
well-kuown record together with the confidence of
his friends win not exalt him to the position in
] tubf tn MIA ba
to the peoples verdict Mr.. Roberts makes pre-
tension to oratorieal greatness. He is fluent free
and easy speaker and can express himself sensibly
and forcibly whenever or wherever circumstances
or occasion may demand or require it. He can pre-
sent his claims just they exist Should he receive
| the nomination for Governor his friends will stand
by him, and to 1t that the name Of Roberts for
Governor will give forth no uncertain sound. In
short time the political caudron win be bubhling
and seethiugi men heated by passion commit errors
| in giving vent to vehement expressions. We hope
this campaign will not witness anything of the sort
Give US as the nominee the man of our choice, and
his election isguarantesd Reformers, recalcitrants
kickers you will all be factors in this matter. Let
not the responsibility of failure to secure proper
candidate for Governor restupon you. Rest assured
Carroll county is for Roberts first last and all the
time for Governor in 81. Unlike Others Mr.. Roberts
has never obtruded his claims upon the people ofbs
State for GHbernstoFial nomination; He Is differ
Ont style of man entirely Should he secure the
nomination and be elected Governor, the past
cord of the man, assures that he would labor to
correct any abuses that may exist in State Gov
ernment If las is claimed by some,) corruption
has entered the election machinery of any portion
of the State, who could be more implicitly
relied upon to correct wrongs in that direction
and bring offenders more promptly to justice than
he whom we desire to have installed as our Cover
nors. Let Carroll arouse and claim what is due her
as her first Governor and reward true merit and
worth by making Charles B. Roberts the next Gov
ernor Of Maryland. VOTER,
Who Will Be Oar Next Governor ?
rntnr tha nennncratic Ad,ncntn1